Programs and Services
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| Appraisals | Assessor's Office |
The Deschutes County Assessor is responsible for identifying all taxable properties within the County and assigning values and property taxes to those properties |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Instructions on applying for a new septic system. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Follow the link here to learn more about applying for an Onsite Authorization. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Visit our Bend Office To contact us click on the link below. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Visit our Bend Office To contact us click on the link below. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Learn more about how to apply for an onsite permit for systems that need Repairs. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Visit our Bend Office To contact us click on the link below. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
The Division provides construction plan reviews, consultations and inspections to assure compliance with the State Building Code. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Advice on important topics is provided by committees and commissions to county departments and elected officials. Each committee/commission is comprised of community volunteers with expertise in a given field. Meetings are open to the public, which helps facilitate citizen involvement on each issue. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
If you are wanting to build 1 & 2 Family Dwelling, Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) new addition with a bedroom, alteration to an existing home, or building a detached structure click here to learn more about the research that needs to be conducted prior to applying for the building permit. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
Here you will learn about what documents you will need to upload with the building permit along with what type of application you need to select. |
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| Building Safety | Community Development |
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| Cartography | Assessor's Office |
To provide quality customer service through the appraisal and assessment of all taxable property as mandated by the State of Oregon in a manner that merits the highest degree of confidence in our integrity, efficiency, and fairness. |
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| County Code | Administration |
The County Code is officially posted ONLINE HERE. |
(541) 388-6623 Phone |
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Information Technology |
A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a mapping system that uses computers to collect, store, manipulate, analyze, and display data. |
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| Inspections | Community Development |
Contacting StaffUse the Contact CDD online form to ask the Planner of the Day general questions about your property, zoning or land use in rural Deschutes County. Alternatively, you can also contact the Planner of the Day via email or phone (planning@deschutes.org / 541-388-6560). |
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| Inspections | Community Development |
The Work Plan and Annual Report highlight the department’s accomplishments, goals and objectives.
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| Inspections | Community Development |
Welcome to the Community Engagement Center. Here you will find ways to engage with your local government, learn about the projects we are currently working on and other important Community Development announcements.
Stay ConnectedTo stay connected with Community Development sign up to our mailings, check upcoming and past meetings via the Minutes & Agenda Page, follow Land Use Applications that have upcoming public hearings or visit our prominent projects page. |
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| Inspections | Community Development |
Find out more on keeping your permits active and what to do when it expires. |
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| Inspections | Community Development |
Find out more about obtaining your Certificate of Occupancy. |
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| Inspections | Community Development |
You can check the status of your permit at anytime, 24/7, read more for instructions. |
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| Inspections | Community Development |
Steps for downloading documents in Permits |
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| Inspections | Community Development |
Here you will find a collection of online research tools to assist with property change preparation. |
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